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The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.
HHS Family of Agencies
HHS programs are administered by the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions, Operating Divisions, and Regional Offices.
Leadership
The Department's leaders are public servants committed to your health and well-being.
Budget & Performance
The HHS financial report provides fiscal and high-level performance results.
News
The HHS newsroom is a gateway to the Department's latest news releases and press office information.
Careers
HHS offers you a rewarding career working with the latest in health research, care, and technologies to improve the quality of life of millions.
I Am HHS
A multi-part video series featuring HHS employees’ stories of their journey, passion, and experiences working for the Department.
Strategic Plan
Every four years, HHS updates our Strategic Plan, which describes our work to address current health and human services issues.
HHS Guidance Portal
HHS Guidance Portal is a searchable database for HHS guidance documents currently in effect. Guidance documents may include interpretive memoranda, policy statements, manuals, bulletins, advisories, and more.
HHS Historical Highlights
The Historical Highlights lists major events in HHS history and a list of its Secretaries.
FOIA
The Freedom of Information (FOI)/Privacy Acts Division handles FOIA and Privacy Act issues and requests.
HHS Sustainability
HHS Outlines its path toward sustainable operation and efficiency and shares additional resources and tools for achieving HHS Sustainability goals.
Open Government at HHS
HHS's open government plan, reports, and initiatives help the public hold the government accountable.
DEIA Program
The Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & Inclusion Office oversees promotes, encourages, develops, and maintains a culture of equality, fairness, and objectivity throughout HHS.